Despite last playing in November, when he claimed his 101st career title in Athens, Greece, Djokovic barely missed a beat.

Serbian star Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass in the opening match of his 21st appearance at the Australian Open, his 81st Grand Slam overall.  At 38,

Here is everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic's appearance at the Australian Open, including the latest results from the tournament.

The No. 2-ranked Swiatek beat No. 130-ranked Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue in the first round on Monday night, and Djokovic equaled two all-time tennis marks by starting his 21st Australian Open and his 81st Grand Slam tournament.

Novak Djokovic safely negotiated the first hurdle in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Monday as women's title challengers Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff also eased into the second round on day two of the championships.

With no Grand Slam since the 2023 US Open and doubts even coming from Djokovic himself, questions are swirling around his future at the top. He’s still hunting an incredible 11th Australian Open title and a 25th major in Melbourne.

A group of Serbian fans chanted support of Novak Djokovic as Tony Jones presented a news bulletin on Monday night.

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open against Pedro Martinez, with potential blockbuster clashes against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz standing between him and an 11th Melbourne crown amid ongoing fitness concerns.

Djokovic, 38, has won 10 of his 24 major titles in Melbourne, most recently in 2023. But the Serbian legend hasn’t won a Slam since the 2023 U.S. Open, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have vacuumed up all eight majors since then.

Novak Djokovic is gearing up for another shot at a 25th Grand Slam title. He jokes about the rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have blocked his path in the last two years to becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.